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American Heart Association survey shows Americans are unaware of how much sodium they eat
(DALLAS, July 14, 2014) — Americans eat too much salt, and most have no idea how much they are eating, according to new consumer research by the American Heart Association.
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More than 5 million treated in AHA national quality improvement program
DALLAS, July 10, 2014 — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines® quality improvement program reached two milestones this month, touching the lives of more than 5 million patients, including more than 3 million people who had strokes. The program has helped hospital teams with tools and resources to meet the latest research-based clinical guidelines for heart and stroke care.
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TWENTY-TWO LEADING CEOS JOIN THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IN A GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVE TO SIGNIFICANTLY SHIFT THE CULTURE OF HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
New York, N.Y. — Today, Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association (AHA), Henry Kravis, Co-CEO and Co-Chairman of KKR & Co. L.P., Terry Lundgren, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc., and 19 additional CEOs from some of America’s largest companies announced the formation of the American Heart Association CEO Roundtable.
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Learn the signs of heatstroke
(DALLAS) July 2, 2014 – As the mercury soars and cool water and shade becomes more precious than gold, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association asks consumers to learn the signs of heatstroke, which differ from the signs of stroke.
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The Guideline Advantage receives certification for Medicare reporting
The Guideline Advantage™, a collaboration of the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association, has received a certification that will allow doctors to use it for reporting specific quality information to CMS.
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American Heart Association, WellPoint Foundation Team Up with DJ Earworm to Teach Americans Hands-Only™ CPR through Music
DALLAS, June 2, 2014 -- Do you know the two simple steps of Hands-Only™ CPR? Then you're ready to help save a life. If you don't, then the American Heart Association and WellPoint Foundation want you to listen up.
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Knowing these two things may save a life from stroke
During American Stroke Month in May, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association asks all Americans to learn two things that may save a life.
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Multicultural Scholarship Helps Increase Diversity in Healthcare
DALLAS, TX (April 21) — The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and Macy’s are awarding 16 scholarships of $2,500 each to help increase the number of diverse healthcare professionals while improving culturally-sensitive, patient-centered care.
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Beca multicultural incrementa la diversidad en profesiones de salud
DALLAS, Texas, 21 de abril, 2014 – La American Heart Association y Macy’s han otorgado 16 becas de $2,500 para incrementar el número de profesionales en cuidado médico culturalmente centrado en el paciente.
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American Heart Association launches its first online Pediatric First Aid & CPR course
(DALLAS, April 16, 2014) — For parents and child care providers, the stats about accidental injuries of children up to age 19 are daunting. More than 12,000 children die from accidental injuries each year, and more than 9.2 million are treated in the ER for nonfatal injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control.